About the Role
The Head of Corporate Services will lead a high-performing team, driving strategic leadership and management of corporate functions. This role provides an opportunity for professional growth and development in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Strategic Leadership: Provide vision and direction for corporate services, including finance, procurement, risk management, human resources, and information technology.
* Financial Management: Manage budgetary processes, ensuring accountability for income and expenditure in accordance with public financial procedures.
* Governance and Compliance: Prepare reports for the Board, Audit and Risk Committee, and Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage on operational performance, financial position, governance frameworks, and compliance status.
* Risk Management Framework: Lead continuous improvement of the corporate risk management framework, providing expert guidance to the Senior Management Team.
* Procurement: Oversee procurement function, ensuring compliance with public procurement requirements.
* ICT and Facilities: Provide strategic oversight of ICT activities, ensuring integrity, confidentiality, availability, and security of IT systems and data.
* Human Resources and Organisational Development: Collaborate with HR and OD Manager to develop strategies and programmes for staff training and development.
* Team Leadership: Lead, manage, and develop the Corporate Services Team, driving recruitment efforts to build a high-performing team.
Eligibility Criteria
* Possess experience at a senior level in a relevant role.
* A relevant third-level qualification (minimum Level 7 of NFQ) or a professional qualification relevant to the role.
Desirable Experience
* Demonstrable financial knowledge and understanding with prior experience in managing budgets.
* Exceptional communication skills, including writing, verbal, and presentation of information and ideas.
* An understanding of Public Sector HR rules and regulations.
* Experience of leading multi-disciplinary teams.
Benefits
* Paid Holidays